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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,541.20, 536,229.48 and 245,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,541.20, 536,229.48 and 245,293.84 is: 338,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,541.20 : 536,229.48 = 245,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,541.20/536,229.48 = 245,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,541.20x = 536,229.48 × 245,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,541.20x = 131,533,788,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,533,788,270.40/388,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,532.41

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